MCCCD Program Description

Cisco - Connecting Networks

Course: CNT170AA

First Term: 2014 Fall

Lec + Lab 4 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. Criteria selection of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Configuring and troubleshooting network devices, and resolving common issues with data link protocols issues, and developing the knowledge and skills needed to implement Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) and Virtual Private Network (VPN) operations. Preparation for Cisco certification examination.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe different network design and WAN technologies and their benefits. (I, II, VI) 2. Configure, troubleshoot and verify serial connections. (III) 3. Configure, troubleshoot and verify Point-to-Point (PPP) connections. (III) 4. Configure, troubleshoot and verify Frame-Relay connections. (IV) 5. Configure, troubleshoot and verify Network Address Translation (V) 6. Describe broadband connections. (VI) 7. Describe the operations and benefits of VPNs and tunneling. (VI, VII) 8. Describe IPSec encapsulating operations. (VII) 9. Describe remote access protocols and processes. (VII) 10. Monitor and troubleshoot network operations using syslog, SNMP, and NetFlow. (VIII, IX) 11. Interpret network monitoring output. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Hierarchical Network Design A. Hierarchical Network Design B. Cisco Enterprise Architecture C. Evolving Network Architectures II. Connecting to the WAN A. WAN Technologies Overview B. Selecting a WAN Technology III. Point-to-Point Connections A. Serial Point-to-Point Overview B. Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Operation C. Configuring PPP D. Troubleshooting Connectivity IV. Frame Relay A. Introduction to Frame Relay B. Configuring Frame Relay C. Troubleshooting Connectivity V. Network Address Translation (NAT) for IPv4 A. NAT Operation B. Configuring NAT C. Troubleshooting NAT VI. Broadband Solutions A. Teleworking B. Compare Broadband Solutions C. Configuring xDSL Connectivity VII. Securing Site-to-Site Connectivity A. VPNs B. Site-to-Site GRE Tunnels C. Introducing IPSec D. Remote Access VIII. Monitoring the Network A. Syslog operation B. SNMP operation C. NetFlow operation IX. Troubleshooting the Network A. Troubleshooting with a systematic approach B. Network Troubleshooting

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 24, 2014

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.